Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Derby Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Derby Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Derby Hills Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Derby Hills Elementary School?
384 students attend Derby Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Derby Hills Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Derby Hills Elementary School?
Derby Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Derby Hills Elementary School offer ?
Derby Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Derby Hills Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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